Putonghua Mandarin Quotes & Sayings

The primary function of the government is - and here I am quoting directly from the U.S. Constitution - 'to spew out paper.' — Dave Barry

When I give my time, when I can make someone smile after they were feeling sad, it's as close to healthy as I ever feel.
Do the kinds of things that come from the heart. When you do, you won't be dissatisfied, you won't be envious, you won't be longing for somebody else's things. On the contrary, you'll be overwhelmed with what comes back. — Mitch Albom

Neglect mending a small fault and 'twill soon be a great one. — Benjamin Franklin

She curled up and pressed her cheek against his chest. Her ear was right above his heart. She was listening to his thoughts. "I need to know this," Aomame said. "That we're in the same world, seeing the same things. — Haruki Murakami

I will not do festivals. The thought of an audience that big frightens the life out of me. — Adele